Shahgund residents accuse PHE of supplying contaminated water

Sajad Gul

Bandipora, April 3, 2020, 12:48 AMApril 3, 2020, 12:48 AM

UPDATED: April 3, 2020, 12:48 AM

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At a time when the administration is urging people to wash hands with clean water frequently, the residents of Shahgund, Bandipora have accused Public Health Engineering (PHE) of supplying contaminated water to them.

According to locals, the entire village has been receiving
muddy and contaminated water for last six months. “This water is not fit for
even washing hands or bathing, which is necessary in current situation when
cases of COVID-19 disease are increasing. We feel that use of this water makes
us unclean and susceptible to new diseases,” the locals told Greater Kashmir.

“Each passing day our children complain of different
ailments. When we consult doctors they advise us to avoid using contaminated
water but we no other alternative,” the villagers added.

The villagers receive water from a nearby Gundboon water
tank. Despite the tank having a good filtration plant and availability of
bleaching powders, the locals accused the concerned employees of not performing
their duties according to manuals.

Executive Engineer PHE Sumbal Abdul Hameed said, “I will
look into the matter and check why muddy water is being supplied to the
people.”

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